The Peddler's Pack and a Missing Bride Tale
A first person reminiscence recalls a Santa Fe ranch in the early gold boom era. After a widower father shelters his young daughter Nellie from a peddler’s influence, she elopes with a trader. years later, a dramatic night reveals Nellie’s fate and the family’s grief amid rumors of bandits and smuggling. The tale closes with a reflective confession by the elder man and a quiet, ruffled reunion moment.
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Jesie
Prien
Peddiere
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Sean
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Old Woman Newsboy and Weathered Pennies in Chicago
A feature on Mrs. Susan Freda known as the Old Woman Newsboy who sells papers at State and Randolph in Chicago. Despite harsh weather and social opposition, she supports three children, averaging 150 papers daily from three to eight in the afternoon. Her tale highlights resilience, community patrons, and the legacy of a woman in a male dominated street trade.
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